Bad fairy crouched in the chest. Able to squeeze and squash into places rather like a mouse, she nestled there now; her purpose fulfilled as it was to read the Spell locked in there, and cast by good fairy for a puppy called Diva. The Spell unfolds, and through Diva we encounter the mortal world of beings and the clash of good and bad immortalised in the ancient kingdom of Fairy. It’s magic! x

Natalie and Shane were inseparable sweethearts until a pair of mysterious emails tore them apart. Years later they meet again on a reality TV cooking show—and it’s more than the oven that gets heated up. A Holiday Luv romantic short from USA TODAY bestselling author Alicia Street.

Larry’s a hardworking Vietnam vet who loves his country and is proud of his small town roots. He’s lived the better part of his life in Booneville, where Old Glory flies proudly over town square, and the Fourth of July is the biggest celebration of the year. Then, the closing of Halport Industries—the town’s economic lifeblood—devastates Booneville’s residents. A short story.

A shooting over a poker game, a family seeking revenge, a blizzard sweeping across the Texas Panhandle—it’s more than the world-weary gambler known as Lady Sapphire can handle without help. Determined to make it to her childhood home by Christmas Eve with her stagecoach full of treasure, she needs an escort, and there’s no time to be choosy. **Sensual

Della Wagner doesn’t need a husband. Widowed, she is committed to running her boarding house and helping out with some of the town’s students. But when one—eight-year-old Carson Baines—stumbles into her life, she finds herself facing trouble and danger, in the form of Carson’s abusive grandfather. And then James McMurray comes to her rescue. ** Sweet

When Will receives word that his beloved younger sister, Mattie, has died, he must deal not only with his past, but also with a starchy, stubborn young woman who has traveled more than two thousand miles to fulfill Mattie’s last wish: that her cherished CHRISTMAS TREASURE be hand-delivered to her brother. But will that unexpected gift bring Will peace, or even greater pain? **Sweet

Penelope Witherspoon was charmed into marriage by Evan Thoroughgood only to learn she loved a philanderer, who gambled away his inheritance and drank too heavily. It came as no surprise that four months after their marriage, Evan was shot dead for cheating at cards. Since his death, Penelope has come to depend on his older brother, Gil. In fact, she has come to love and respect him. **Sweet

Disguised as The Kid in Black, Nell Grant tracks down the outlaw who killed her sweetheart and destroyed her future. When she discovers the man who haunts her dreams at night is a marshal who could thwart her plans, she knows she must choose between vengeance and love. U.S. Marshal Sam Kline is sent to apprehend an outlaw. Instead, he uncovers a passionate woman. **Spicy

Carrie Fleming was on the run from a mysterious stalker. The young cowboy known only as Pecos found the last vestiges of the Old West in 1920s Hollywood. Fate brought them together at Christmas, when the only gifts that mattered to Pecos were winning Carrie's heart—and saving her life! **Sweet

Two wild and woolly Christmas stories by legendary Western author James Reasoner. ’Tis The Season For Justice
It's a life or death Christmas Eve for the man accused of murdering the son of the richest man in the territory. and Presents for One and All Texas Ranger Cobb is supposed finds himself battling a gang of outlaws and tangling with an old coot driving a wagon full of Christmas gifts.

Two action packed holiday Western stories by award winning author Livia J. Washburn. Blue Norther -- Hired gun Lucas Hallam has been outnumbered plenty of times, but no one should hang on Christmas Eve. A Creature Was Stirring --
Mistaken for a “skookum”, Buffalo Newcomb is shot by a young boy. It's Christmas Eve and nursed back to health by the boy's mother, Buffalo battles to save them.

This short story is about three men who risk life and limb in a Zombie Apocalypse in order to bring happiness to surviving kids on Christmas Morning.
Bonus Short Story: SHe
A short story about a monster who stalks the city of Tampa Bay. This monster is only attacking women, taking only the one thing it needs.

On his first afternoon in Mexico, George finds himself at a beach bar frequented by strange characters with even stranger pasts. As happy hour progresses, George's mood turns from confusion to disbelief. Who are these people?
A Hawaiian Shirt in Mexico is a surreal ride for anyone who has looked at a bad invention and wondered, "why?"

A cop at the door on Christmas Eve brings an unexpected gift.
A sweet holiday romance showcasing love, loss, and the spirit of giving.
It's Christmas Eve, and the end of a year in which everything Dara loves has been lost. Everything but her little girl and a fierce determination to survive. When a cop brings Christmas to her door, he brings another gift she never expected to get.

Ghosts of Blackwell (Book One: Blackwell Trilogy) Things go bump in the night. But not what you may think. More sinister is afoot. Darren Duncan Randall a new mild-mannered clerk at a new station, finds himself under the spell of a mysterious captivating figure. As Chaos ensues, can Darren break this spell before before death and disaster come knocking at the door.

“Cooking for nineteen people will be a cinch!” Ever-optimistic Dottie Harris is preparing for the biggest and best Christmas celebration ever, and nothing—not even unexpected guests or running out of gin—will get her down. Can Dottie throw the perfect family Christmas (without so much as a swig of gin to help her through) or will preparing for the festivities get the best of her?

Officer Nick Stewart stops when he spies a familiar looking car parked in a church parking lot late one night. Sure enough, she's the same pixie-faced woman he warned before. When he discovers she has kids asleep in the car, he insists she park in his yard or go to the police station with him.
But what about the next night, and the next?

The surprise for Janie turns out to be the 'Diner en Blanc" that is held in Paris each June. This year the dinner takes place on the square outside of the Louvre Museum with the Eiffel tower as a backdrop. But before Janie gets there, she must first go through some rather dramatic experiences, and also make up her mind if she really does want to stay with Tomas in Paris.

Five-year-old Murray really, really wants to be six. But his birthday is a long, long way away. While he waits for what seems like forever, he decides not to go to any more of his friend’s parties, because he just knows they won’t be as good as his. But when Murray’s birthday finally comes around, he’s in for a nasty surprise…